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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.99, 234 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.99, 234 and 74.90 is: 112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.99 : 234 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.99/234 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.99x = 234 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.99x = 17,527.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,527.19/155.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.36

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